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what we saw from president obama was -- wait a minute, piers. what we saw once again was -- >> this is my show, young lady. moving to brent o'donnell at high speed. now, from a purely technical point of view, in the way that barack obama conducted himself in appearance last night, a few things surprised me. most of all as i was watching, i was live tweeting, this continual looking down at his notes, disengaging completely from mitt romney. i just thought it looked strange. >> yeah. you know, his body language, what told an incredible story, the way he communicated last night said more than he actually said with his mouth. maria said he looked into the camera. he was looking down at his notepad way more than he was looking into the camera and his body language basically said you know, i'm not interested in being here, i'm irritated i have to be here, i'm going to argue with the moderator for five seconds and i'm going to, you know, really just kind of check out of the debate. he was totally disengaged last night, and i think it was because he was
what we saw from president obama was -- wait a minute, piers. what we saw once again was -- >> this is my show, young lady. moving to brent o'donnell at high speed. now, from a purely technical point of view, in the way that barack obama conducted himself in appearance last night, a few things surprised me. most of all as i was watching, i was live tweeting, this continual looking down at his notes, disengaging completely from mitt romney. i just thought it looked strange. >> yeah....
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barack obama. there's no one better to talk about this stage of the campaign than you. what is your take? >> i think he's in pretty good shape. and obviously i have enormous bias in his judgment. but he had a very good speech by his vice-presidential candidate selection. his wife, ann, did a very good job on opening night. but what he's got to fight is the unfavorables that are the result of hundreds of millions of dollars of attack ads by the obama campaign where he was heavily outspent. he won't be after the convention. and also i think the americans are very unhappy with our economy. what they want to see a path forward. and i think that paul ryan kind of laid that out. >> were you pleased in particular to see the issue of faith being openly discussed now by the hierarchy? >> yes. >> paul ryan, i thought it was a very smart thing to say. i'm not a mormon but we share common values and morality. i thought that was a very clever way of actually killing the mormon issue as a problem. >> exactly. it
barack obama. there's no one better to talk about this stage of the campaign than you. what is your take? >> i think he's in pretty good shape. and obviously i have enormous bias in his judgment. but he had a very good speech by his vice-presidential candidate selection. his wife, ann, did a very good job on opening night. but what he's got to fight is the unfavorables that are the result of hundreds of millions of dollars of attack ads by the obama campaign where he was heavily outspent....
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that ohio puts president obama over the top. those who are remaining here, the delegates and the guests are cheering because he now once again officially is the democratic presidential nominee, so they can move forward on this. it's not going to be a surprise, jessica, and candy. you know what, i believe that joe biden will get the vice presidential nomination later tonight as well. >> this arena is about one third full for his speech. >> hold on a second. we'll get that microphone of yours working. we're not hearing you. biden will get the official vice presidential nomination tomorrow. jessica, give me a takeaway of what we've seen on this second day of the democratic convention? >> well, former president clinton had a three-fold mission to energize the party base, to draw a strong distinction for the democrats and republicans, and to sort of establish president obama's credibility on his economic vision. that was his challenge. obviously he met the challenge. as we've been saying, it's up to president obama to make his own ca
that ohio puts president obama over the top. those who are remaining here, the delegates and the guests are cheering because he now once again officially is the democratic presidential nominee, so they can move forward on this. it's not going to be a surprise, jessica, and candy. you know what, i believe that joe biden will get the vice presidential nomination later tonight as well. >> this arena is about one third full for his speech. >> hold on a second. we'll get that microphone...
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>> in a presidential election, every sentence is scrutinized. they were knocking president obama the other day for the "you didn't build it" or whatever it is. that's not the heart of what they meant. you know, i probably have way too much mercy than some people but i just, i look at him and say it's admirable that they're trying to win this election and do good for our country because that's not an easy job. that's getting raked over the coals every day. >> we'll be right back. but she loved it so much... i told her it was homemade. everyone tells a little white lie now and then. but now she wants my recipe [ clears his throat ] [ softly ] she's right behind me isn't she? [ male announcer ] progresso. you gotta taste this soup. >>> heavenly father, we thank you for this time with mr. president. lord, we just ask for your peace, for this nation, for your strength, for your wisdom, for the leaders. >> joel osteen with israeli president shimon peres. certainly as i went back to london all i could see was your grinning mug everywhere with copies of
>> in a presidential election, every sentence is scrutinized. they were knocking president obama the other day for the "you didn't build it" or whatever it is. that's not the heart of what they meant. you know, i probably have way too much mercy than some people but i just, i look at him and say it's admirable that they're trying to win this election and do good for our country because that's not an easy job. that's getting raked over the coals every day. >> we'll be right...
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and one of barack obama's weaknesses is because of his pretension. >> you have to have a certain level of respect. >> you can laugh at anybody. >> you can do that -- you can do that, alec, but not at a presidential convention when you want to show that mitt romney is up to that, you don't go over -- you know what, let's play -- let's play that little clip and then we'll continue this conversation. watch this. >> what do you want me to tell romney? i can't tell him to do that. i can't do that to himself. you're absolutely crazy. you're getting as bad as biden. >> you know, is he doing stand-up at a presidential convention? it was awkward. we'll continue this conversation, you and i will continue it. >> maybe over some wine or beer or a couple of beers. piers morgan tonight is next. piers? >> thanks, wolf, anderson. good evening and welcome to the cnn grill which is absolutely buzzing tonight. john king and gloria borger. mitt romney and how did he do? the candidate talking about his fait his family, and making out his case against president obama. >> i wish president obama had succeeded
and one of barack obama's weaknesses is because of his pretension. >> you have to have a certain level of respect. >> you can laugh at anybody. >> you can do that -- you can do that, alec, but not at a presidential convention when you want to show that mitt romney is up to that, you don't go over -- you know what, let's play -- let's play that little clip and then we'll continue this conversation. watch this. >> what do you want me to tell romney? i can't tell him to do...
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foreign policy than barack obama, saying obama has been weak. this is obviously a very arguable point. what would you say to that? >> i think the most interesting thing about governor romney is not just this speech but his entire foreign policy approach, is the complete absence of specifics and we even heard that from former senator coleman there so he's upset about the situation in syria. i didn't hear governor romney advocate that we intervene in syria. i happen to think that would be a mistake. in iran, all he called for was the exact sanctions that president obama is implementing. look, the president has had a very strong record. you pointed out many of the aspects of that. certainly the death of osama bin laden is the most important, but it's not just that. we've contained al qaeda by being aggressive, but at the same time, we've worked with the rest of the world to enforce sanctions on iran and yes, we are working with turkey and all those other countries, trying to deal with the situation in syria. i think the mistake governor romney make
foreign policy than barack obama, saying obama has been weak. this is obviously a very arguable point. what would you say to that? >> i think the most interesting thing about governor romney is not just this speech but his entire foreign policy approach, is the complete absence of specifics and we even heard that from former senator coleman there so he's upset about the situation in syria. i didn't hear governor romney advocate that we intervene in syria. i happen to think that would be a...
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joining me now, former new york mayor and presidential candidate, rudy giuliani joining me, welcome. >> how are you, piers? >> i want to read you a tweet from a mutual friend of ours, president obama's steady support throughout the crisis helped to stop the war. he did a good job. do you know who wrote that? >> i don't. >> donald trump. >> well, that is good, donald can be even-handed, i like that. >> the fact he has publicly gone on record saying that would indicate that it would be very, very hard for my republicans to be too critical of president obama. how do you view the president's time in the last few days? >> i don't see why you would be critical of a cease-fire, all we can do is hope it lasts. it is probably too early to have a final conclusion of the situation. you're going to have to monitor this situation. i would prefer to say, i would be cautiously optimistic. at the same time, we shouldn't get too overly excited when you see the underlying tensions that are here when you see that scene that i just saw a few moments ago again of the body being dragged through the street
joining me now, former new york mayor and presidential candidate, rudy giuliani joining me, welcome. >> how are you, piers? >> i want to read you a tweet from a mutual friend of ours, president obama's steady support throughout the crisis helped to stop the war. he did a good job. do you know who wrote that? >> i don't. >> donald trump. >> well, that is good, donald can be even-handed, i like that. >> the fact he has publicly gone on record saying that would...
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obama care, immigration, energy, taxes, spending, deficits. they have very profound differences on these issues. so i like fill couphilosophical differences between the candidates. that's what the people have the right to expect and they're going to get it come november. >> tell me about mitt romney's mood at the moment. how is he feeling himself, do you think? >> you know what, i was with him last week, as you know, he's here in maryland. i asked him, you don't look tired. i've been through statewide campaigns. you've got to look worse, mitt. he looks good. he's confident. quite frankly, i'm a person who believes that this prolonged campaign has helped him. it's made him a better debater, made him a better candidate. the burn rate of the dollars is the downside, but clearly he's a sharp candidate. he has to be against president obama, who's a great debater and tough candidate. but mitt romney is there. he has the skill set not only to compete but to win. he has the skill set, i believe, the country is looking for, particularly when it comes t
obama care, immigration, energy, taxes, spending, deficits. they have very profound differences on these issues. so i like fill couphilosophical differences between the candidates. that's what the people have the right to expect and they're going to get it come november. >> tell me about mitt romney's mood at the moment. how is he feeling himself, do you think? >> you know what, i was with him last week, as you know, he's here in maryland. i asked him, you don't look tired. i've...
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>> in a presidential election, every sentence is scrutinized. they were knocking president obama the other day for the "you didn't build it" or whatever it is. that's not the heart of what they meant. you know, i probably have way too much mercy than some people but i just, i look at him and say it's admirable that they're trying to win this election and do good for our country because that's not an easy job. that's getting raked over the coals every day. >> we'll be right back. ♪ why not take a day to explore your own backyard? with two times the points on travel, you may find yourself asking why not, a lot. chase sapphire preferred. there's more to enjoy. but i'm still stubbed up. [ male announcer ] truth is, nyquil doesn't unstuff your nose. what? [ male announcer ] alka-seltzer plus liquid gels speeds relief to your worst cold symptoms plus has a decongestant for your stuffy nose. thanks. that's the cold truth! ♪ [ male announcer ] introducing a stunning work of technology. introducing the entirely new lexus es. and the first-ever es hyb
>> in a presidential election, every sentence is scrutinized. they were knocking president obama the other day for the "you didn't build it" or whatever it is. that's not the heart of what they meant. you know, i probably have way too much mercy than some people but i just, i look at him and say it's admirable that they're trying to win this election and do good for our country because that's not an easy job. that's getting raked over the coals every day. >> we'll be right...
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it's part because president obama had to be presidential. he gave a strong speech but it didn't sweep you off your feet. it's still a tight race and that first debate is going to be crucial. >> candy, i want you to weigh in on this. i carefully read the speech as he was delivering it. he rarely deviates. he deviated twice today. he said no company should have to look for workers overseas because they couldn't find workers at home. and he said, we believe that a little girl who is offered an escape from poverty by a great teacher or grant for college could become a founder of -- like steve jobs. and he mentioned steve jobs by name. in the advanced techs, he says we believe this little girl could be the founder of the next google. no mention of google in the advanced text. he rarely does that, because he's vetted the speech so carefully. >> i think he probably just broadened it out rather than having it google specific. what's interesting is that every turn, this party as the republicans did, went to women. it wasn't a little boy, you know, dr
it's part because president obama had to be presidential. he gave a strong speech but it didn't sweep you off your feet. it's still a tight race and that first debate is going to be crucial. >> candy, i want you to weigh in on this. i carefully read the speech as he was delivering it. he rarely deviates. he deviated twice today. he said no company should have to look for workers overseas because they couldn't find workers at home. and he said, we believe that a little girl who is offered...
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i suppose the general view is that obama may have one last night on a technicality. but hasn't changes the needle. is that the way you see it? i think that much like the vice presidential debate, both went out and gave a good performance. i think democrats were glad to see a betterperformance. but i think the libya moment changed the momentum and has what allowed this debate to end up as a draw. >> he screwed it up in my opinion. is it actually going to change at the polls and are you getting worried about what you are seeing in the polls which is clear momentum surged behind mitt romney? >> i don't think there is clear momentum. people are saying women are going to be the deciding voters in this election. it was clear to me on the side of women. it was extraordinary to me to decide on where mitt romney stood on equal pay and he could not answer the question. the best that he could get out of him now is that he wouldn't repeal equal pay. you have a whole series of issues that women and men care about. he misled people and supported a bill that would have allowed empl
i suppose the general view is that obama may have one last night on a technicality. but hasn't changes the needle. is that the way you see it? i think that much like the vice presidential debate, both went out and gave a good performance. i think democrats were glad to see a betterperformance. but i think the libya moment changed the momentum and has what allowed this debate to end up as a draw. >> he screwed it up in my opinion. is it actually going to change at the polls and are you...
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>> in a presidential election, every sentence is scrutinized. they were knocking president obama the other day for the "you didn't build it" or whatever it is. that's not the heart of what they meant. you know, i probably have way too much mercy than some people but i just, i look at him and say it's admirable that they're trying to win this election and do good for our country because that's not an easy job. that's getting raked over the coals every day. >> we'll be right back. why should saturday night have all the fun? get two times the points on dining in restaurants, with chase sapphire preferred. ♪ chirping beeping camera ahhhh drill sound chirping electric shaver shaking remote tapping sound shaking drill chirping tapping shaking remote wouldn't it be great to have one less battery to worry about? car honking irping the 2012 sonata hybrid. the only hybrid with a lifetime hybrid battery warranty. from hyundai. ♪ wow... [ female announcer ] sometimes, all you need is the smooth, creamy taste of werther's original caramel to remind you t
>> in a presidential election, every sentence is scrutinized. they were knocking president obama the other day for the "you didn't build it" or whatever it is. that's not the heart of what they meant. you know, i probably have way too much mercy than some people but i just, i look at him and say it's admirable that they're trying to win this election and do good for our country because that's not an easy job. that's getting raked over the coals every day. >> we'll be right...
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he's yet to endorse a republican presidential candidate. with mitt romney's giant victory tonight, will that change? a moment ago, i spoke with him. governor, why do you think mitt romney had such a thumping victory tonight? >> it was a big night for florida. i think our voters voted based on what they thought was going to happen in the economy. this is the biggest issue we have. as you know, our unemployment has dropped 2.1%, the second fastest in the country, but we still have 900,000 people out of work. we're reducing taxes, reducing regulation, and floridians want somebody who's going to be in washington who's going to do the same thing and be a great federal partner. reduce taxes, reduce regulation. we want more jobs in america, and we clearly want more jobs in florida. >> why do you think they believe mitt romney is going to be the guy that's going to provide that for him because newt gingrich, until ten days ago, is suddenly ahead in florida. then this huge turnaround. it seemed to be based on mitt romney's better performance in the
he's yet to endorse a republican presidential candidate. with mitt romney's giant victory tonight, will that change? a moment ago, i spoke with him. governor, why do you think mitt romney had such a thumping victory tonight? >> it was a big night for florida. i think our voters voted based on what they thought was going to happen in the economy. this is the biggest issue we have. as you know, our unemployment has dropped 2.1%, the second fastest in the country, but we still have 900,000...
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the very first debate where obama failed to show up was probably the most one-sided presidential debate in the 50 year history. so i give mitt a lot of credit. if he wins tomorrow, he will have earned it himself and it will have been a great achievement. but it would have been fun and i would love to have offered an alternative vision of america's future to the unemployment, high cost of gasoline and total chaos in benghazi that the president offers. >> when you see how things have all washed up on the eve of the election, with your political historian hat on, where do you think we could be in for some shocks tomorrow specifically? >> i think we have two parallel universes that are very, very different. you have an elite universe captured in the polls and much of the news media which assumes that barack obama will get re-elected, and which in one national poll, for example, had the race tied but it had an 11% advantage for democratic turnout which is three points higher than 2008, something no one i know of thinks is possible. so you have the obama will win faction. then you have those
the very first debate where obama failed to show up was probably the most one-sided presidential debate in the 50 year history. so i give mitt a lot of credit. if he wins tomorrow, he will have earned it himself and it will have been a great achievement. but it would have been fun and i would love to have offered an alternative vision of america's future to the unemployment, high cost of gasoline and total chaos in benghazi that the president offers. >> when you see how things have all...
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a two-time presidential campaign ad. each ad goes straight for the gut, seeking to reinforce your negative views about either mitt romney or president obama. as pieces of political feeder as tools of political war fare, each one is formidable, and each one is false, as in not true. tonight, keeping them honest, we'll confront the defenders of these dubious ads. as always, we're not taking political sides. we're just trying to report facts. we begin tonight with the new mitt romney ad. >> in 1996, president clinton and a bipartisan congress helped in we will falfare as we know i announcing work for welfare. under obama's plan, you wouldn't have to work and wouldn't have to train for a job. they just send you your welfare check. and welfare to work goes back to being plain old welfare. >> in a moment, you'll hear from newt gingrich, who joins us to defend that ad but also makes a pretty stunning admission about whether the ad he's defending is true to the facts. but first i want you to hear how romney is campaigning on the
a two-time presidential campaign ad. each ad goes straight for the gut, seeking to reinforce your negative views about either mitt romney or president obama. as pieces of political feeder as tools of political war fare, each one is formidable, and each one is false, as in not true. tonight, keeping them honest, we'll confront the defenders of these dubious ads. as always, we're not taking political sides. we're just trying to report facts. we begin tonight with the new mitt romney ad. >>...
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mitt romney versus barack obama. wolf blitzer is here. i thought that was a good speech by mitt romney. sounding very presidential. and, you know, i think the overriding theme, game on. >> yeah. it was absolutely an excellent speech from his perspective. it looked like sort of an unofficial acceptance speech of the republican presidential nomination. we know it's over. ron paul is not going to get the republican nomination. newt gingrich is not going to get it. mitt romney has the republican nomination all but sewn up right now. he had to deliver an important speech. the words his ann romney ended with, a better america begins tonight. the general election campaign. absolutely, it's on right now. mitt romney versus barack obama. and let the games begin. >> yeah. it seemed a much more personal speech. he certainly suggested he's going to be a lot more personal now, maybe more inclusive of the american people. a lot more about his vision for america. and basically saying i think, look. america's got big problems right now. barack obama's fa
mitt romney versus barack obama. wolf blitzer is here. i thought that was a good speech by mitt romney. sounding very presidential. and, you know, i think the overriding theme, game on. >> yeah. it was absolutely an excellent speech from his perspective. it looked like sort of an unofficial acceptance speech of the republican presidential nomination. we know it's over. ron paul is not going to get the republican nomination. newt gingrich is not going to get it. mitt romney has the...
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we begin with presidential politics. rick santorum blasting barack obama on middle eastern policy. >> imagine a president obama with four years and no one to be accountable to. imagine what he can do. imagine what damage and destruction he can do internationally. to our friend israel. who stands and pleads with us to help. >> here now to talk about the republican race and the humanitarian crisis in syria, a man that's reported from all over the world. dan rather. welcome back. >> glad to be back. >> you have covered many presidential races. put it in some perspective for me. everyone's saying this is incredible, never happened before. people surging here, dropping out before and so on and so on. that really true, or is this like every other presidential race? >> no, this is not not like every other presidential race. this is the fiercest fight for the republican nomination that i can recall, certainly tough fights for as fierce. secondly, this is by far the most expensive campaign already. when we finish this presidentia
we begin with presidential politics. rick santorum blasting barack obama on middle eastern policy. >> imagine a president obama with four years and no one to be accountable to. imagine what he can do. imagine what damage and destruction he can do internationally. to our friend israel. who stands and pleads with us to help. >> here now to talk about the republican race and the humanitarian crisis in syria, a man that's reported from all over the world. dan rather. welcome back....
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you are a presidential historian no one has been re-elected other than fdr himself where you had these numbers. these are huge sticks to beat you guys with. let me say a few things about this first. no other president other than roosevelt has come to office with the economic calamity that the president faced and the american people know that. let's look at what happened in the last the 1 months, unemployment dropped at a faster rate than 1995. incomes are up for the first time in four years. today we learned that home construction is up by 15% in september and 38% over the last 12 months. we had a calamity we had to deal with and working our way out of it and gaining a momentum. it's telling that all governor romney can do is engage in these lamm lamo lamentations. tax breaks for the wealthy, exploding our deficits, rolling back the rules huge pressure no sides for the last debate on monday. it's foreign policy and one of the biggest flash points was foreign policy what happened in benghazi with the ambassador. it was me a home run moment for mitt romney he screwed up. there were valid
you are a presidential historian no one has been re-elected other than fdr himself where you had these numbers. these are huge sticks to beat you guys with. let me say a few things about this first. no other president other than roosevelt has come to office with the economic calamity that the president faced and the american people know that. let's look at what happened in the last the 1 months, unemployment dropped at a faster rate than 1995. incomes are up for the first time in four years....
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. >> i think he saw obama has the advantage. he wanted to appear presidential. he didn't want to scare people. and -- >> did he achieve that aim? >> i think he did. >> i agree with you. >> i think the key thing he needed to show was that he wouldn't screw things up badly and if he could then neutralize that issue and move the talk back to the economy. the economy is really where his strength is. his strength is criticizing obama on the economy. his weakness is when he talks about his own plans. >> nick silva, one of your colleagues, is brilliant with these numbers. actually, a read a piece tonight where he's not saying it may go romney's way. he's saying it could go romney's way. first time i have really seen him say that. he studies these numbers in great detail. what is your sense of what's really happening in the battleground areas in particular? >> well, i mean, in defense of nate, he says that it might go romney's way but he still says 70% chance that obama will be re-elect and in fact, that increment is up slightly. >> he doesn't sound quite as certain as
. >> i think he saw obama has the advantage. he wanted to appear presidential. he didn't want to scare people. and -- >> did he achieve that aim? >> i think he did. >> i agree with you. >> i think the key thing he needed to show was that he wouldn't screw things up badly and if he could then neutralize that issue and move the talk back to the economy. the economy is really where his strength is. his strength is criticizing obama on the economy. his weakness is when...
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how will the obama-romney race go off? >>> and my primetime exclusive with masters champion bubba watson. >> what goes through a golfer's mind when you're six inches away? other than don't -- >> exactly. i was going to be famous for missing or making it. >> game on. this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight breaking news in the trayvon martin case. a special prosecutor has said she's prepared to hold a news conference in 72 hours. and lawyers saying they've lost contact with him and are dropping his case. could an arrest be coming soon? i'll talk to trayvon martin's parents. plus my exclusive with masters champion bubba watson. >> can you quite believe you're in the green jacket on cnn talking to the world about being masters champion? >> to my favorite person. >> obviously. >> yeah. >> but can you believe it? >> no. it's a dream i've never completed. it's a dream i've never finished. to be here, i guess now it's a dream come true. it's like heaven on earth. it's just a wild ride and hopefully
how will the obama-romney race go off? >>> and my primetime exclusive with masters champion bubba watson. >> what goes through a golfer's mind when you're six inches away? other than don't -- >> exactly. i was going to be famous for missing or making it. >> game on. this is "piers morgan tonight." >>> good evening. our big story tonight breaking news in the trayvon martin case. a special prosecutor has said she's prepared to hold a news conference...
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primary vote against obama. those are romney votes, not obama votes and romney going to pittsburgh is going to resonate all along that ohio river valley tomorrow. >> the problem it seems to me has been forced by hurricane sandy, which caused many problems for many people of a very real nature. in relation to the politics, it certainly stopped mitt romney's momentum firmly in the tracks for a week because he couldn't get on television and allowed barack obama to be a president for a week in a time of crisis and did it very well. in fact, chris christie raced to laud him. nate silva, that genius pollster of pollsters from "the new york times" just tweeted this, a few more polls to add, but obama at 91% to win the electoral college based on all the data to date. he noticed there's been a clear shift toward obama in national polls based on the most recent data, he may lead by 2% in the popular vote too. that's the first time over 90% and i think the first time he said that obama will comfortably win by 2% in the pop
primary vote against obama. those are romney votes, not obama votes and romney going to pittsburgh is going to resonate all along that ohio river valley tomorrow. >> the problem it seems to me has been forced by hurricane sandy, which caused many problems for many people of a very real nature. in relation to the politics, it certainly stopped mitt romney's momentum firmly in the tracks for a week because he couldn't get on television and allowed barack obama to be a president for a week...
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. >> presumably, john, it's not the last we've heard of rick santorum and his presidential aspirations. there isn't a reason he couldn't campaign again next time around, right? >> well, i think he's not going to look past november. i think he feels there's a good chance for the republicans to beat president obama. i think he feels that that's a top priority and a need as well as to do well in the house and the senate for republicans. that's where he'll be focused. as you point out, he's young. we have a couple hundred thousand contributors and more activists. so i do believe he will be a force to help republican candidates all around the country this year. >> you came from nowhere, you guys. you took the political world by storm for a long time. i'm sorry you've had to suspend the campaign today. i wish you and the team that were behind senator santorum the best. please send my best to him and his wife. i'm sure knowing the pair of them, they are feeling much happier about the return of their daughter than they are feeling dismayed at the end of the campaign. >> without a doubt. and we
. >> presumably, john, it's not the last we've heard of rick santorum and his presidential aspirations. there isn't a reason he couldn't campaign again next time around, right? >> well, i think he's not going to look past november. i think he feels there's a good chance for the republicans to beat president obama. i think he feels that that's a top priority and a need as well as to do well in the house and the senate for republicans. that's where he'll be focused. as you point out,...
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. >> president obama once said he wants everybody in america to go to college. what a snob! >> bill maher on presidential politics. >> mitt romney is running on that silly idea i ran a business, i know how to create jobs. no, actually, what he did was fire people. >> live and no holds barred. >> i never say anything purposely to piss people off but i say what i feel and that will piss a lot of people off. >> the piers morgan interview starts right now. good evening. two big stories tonight. a deadly shooting at a high school in ohio and a crucial election tomorrow and the presidential hopefuls are making a primary push tomorrow and bill maher will be signing off on this with an exclusive and my one-on-one with newt gingrich. i asked him if his strong performance in cnn's last debate makes him more comfort he can actually win the race. >> i think frankly my energy policy getting to $2.50 a gas on diesel fuel, there's so many things you can do so much better and smarter than barack obama that allows the country to create jobs, to have affordable energy, be independent of the m
. >> president obama once said he wants everybody in america to go to college. what a snob! >> bill maher on presidential politics. >> mitt romney is running on that silly idea i ran a business, i know how to create jobs. no, actually, what he did was fire people. >> live and no holds barred. >> i never say anything purposely to piss people off but i say what i feel and that will piss a lot of people off. >> the piers morgan interview starts right now. good...
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. >> he suddenly looked and sounded pretty presidential i thought. he was positioning himself and seemed like any way that rick santorum can get back in this, he said may will be a very different month for me. i will win in texas. say he lost in pennsylvania, doesn't his dignity say he must pull out then? >> that's a great point. if the polls keep trending against him, rick santorum may pull out before pennsylvania. he does not want to be humiliated at home to preserve his future in the party and in order to preserve his future for 2016. there is a debate in the romney campaign. some are arguing spend a bunch of money in pennsylvania and crush him. others argue that nature is going to take care of itself and they don't have to worry about him anymore. >> let's go to john meachem. you wrote this ebook in the surface. romney santorum and it has been a circus in many ways. a very enjoyable circus and not necessarily unhelpful to both the republican party's chances of beating barack obama and the american political process. what was your conclusion so fa
. >> he suddenly looked and sounded pretty presidential i thought. he was positioning himself and seemed like any way that rick santorum can get back in this, he said may will be a very different month for me. i will win in texas. say he lost in pennsylvania, doesn't his dignity say he must pull out then? >> that's a great point. if the polls keep trending against him, rick santorum may pull out before pennsylvania. he does not want to be humiliated at home to preserve his future in...